My Social Studies Classroom:

Civics 11 Example - Role-Play & Simulation

1.) Background:

- Students turn the class into a country by collaborating to come up with a name, description, natural resources,

and flag for their newly created country.

- Students create political parties with view, values, platform, and choose a leader.

- Leaders campaign, give speeches, debate, and answer questions from constituents.

- Students hold elections, and winning party forms government.

- Students hold parliamentary sessions to create a constitution and pass laws.

- Students hold judicial sessions to uphold laws.

2.) Objectives:

- Make government process relevant

- Student-centred learning & critical thinking skills

- Learn collaboration, communication, and social skills